How to pronounce paradise
Say it like PER-uh-dyce. Paradise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- dyce
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyceGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of paradise
American and British speakers say paradise in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəˌdaɪs/ in the US and /ˈpærəˌdaɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-dyce.
What does paradise mean?
- any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
- (Christianity) the abode of righteous souls after death
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Questions about saying paradise
How do you pronounce paradise?
Say PER-uh-dyce. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌdaɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpærəˌdaɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradise?
Paradise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · dyce.
Do Americans and Brits say paradise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəˌdaɪs/ and the British form is /ˈpærəˌdaɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.